Sweat Conductivity
Special instructions
Macroduct Sweat sample.
Interpretation
<50 (NaCl equivalent):Unlikely to be associated with CF.
50-90 (NaCl equivalent):Intermediate value, suggest further investigations.
>90 (NaCl equivalent):Supports a diagnosis of CF.
Contact Laboratory before requesting
Units
mmol/L
Turnaround Time
1
day
Department: Biochemistry
Clinical Application
Please note: This is NOT a sweat chloride result. Sweat conductivity is NOT a diagnostic test for cystic fibrosi (CF).